Warlord Games British & Canadian Army infantry (1943-45) Miniatures

Warlord Games British & Canadian Army infantry (1943-45) Miniatures

Warlord Games is a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of highly detailed historical and science-fiction miniatures, founded in 2007 in Nottingham - the spiritual home of wargaming. Known for dynamic, character-driven models and engaging tabletop systems, the company creates plastic, metal, and resin miniatures alongside award-winning rule sets covering eras from Ancient warfare and Black Powder battles to World War II and futuristic conflicts. With most design and production carried out in-house, Warlord Games blends craftsmanship, historical research, and a passion for fun gameplay, supported by a vibrant global community and strong industry partnerships. Constantly expanding its range, the brand is dedicated to innovation, creativity, and bringing exciting tabletop battles to life for hobbyists around the world.

About this product:

• This British and Canadian infantry kit is packed with options including helmets and Tam O’shanter caps (for Scottish or Canadian troops), as well as a range of weapons including: Lee Enfield No 4 rifle, Bren light machine gun, Sten sub-machine gun, 2-inch light mortar, PIAT anti-tank projector, Webley service revolver and Mills Bombs, additional accessories and command options;
  A British infantry squad was referred to as a section;
  
• It normally consisted of ten men and was divided into a separate rifle group and Bren group;
  
• Each section was led by a corporal armed with a rifle or pistol and included a lance corporal who was in charge of the Bren group;
  
• All the section members apart from the corporal carried ammunition for the Bren – 700 rounds in 25 magazines in all. In addition, all men carried grenades. As the war progressed, additional weaponry was acquired;
  
• The section leader and/or second in command would be issued with Thompson or Sten submachine guns (though these were sometimes quietly ‘lost’ to avoid making themselves obvious targets for snipers);
  
• Canadian infantry sections were organised in the same way as their British counterparts. All three Canadian infantry divisions were trained to conduct amphibious landing operations. Canadians participated in landings at Dieppe, Sicily, Italy, Normandy, the Breskens Pocket and the Rhine crossing;
  
• 3rd Canadian Infantry Division conducted so many amphibious assaults they earned the nickname ‘The Water Rats’ from Field Marshal Montgomery.

Contains:

30 Plastic Infantry
Plastic Bases
Assembly Guide
Full Colour Waterslide Decal Sheets for both British & Canadian Troops